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Towpath Trail Open At Fitzwater Bridge Weekends Only

Brecksville, Ohio – The Towpath Trail near Fitzwater Road Bridge is
presently closed during the week. The closure is expected to last
into September 2010. The National Park Service is in the process of
replacing the Fitzwater Road bridges over the Cuyahoga River and the
Ohio & Erie Canal spillway. The weekday closure is required to protect the
public from construction activities near and over the trail.
Starting this week, the Towpath Trail will be open weekends, beginning at 5
p.m. on Fridays and will reclose at 6 a.m. on Mondays.

Fitzwater Road is located near Canal Road, between Canal Visitor Center and
Frazee House, in Valley View.


The weekday closures include:

Towpath Trail from Lock 37 to north of the Pleasant Valley Road
Bridge underpass

Fenced construction area around the Fitzwater Bridge construction
site and adjacent Towpath Trail

Other areas as indicated by closed signs


There is no detour posted. When necessary, Park Rangers will issue court
citations to persons violating the terms of this closure under authority of
16 USC 3; 36 CFR 1.5(f). For more information, contact Project Manager Rob
Bobel at (800) 433-1986, ext. 5972.

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Hinckley, OH – July 12, 2010 – CrossFit Spirit today announced their new fitness center located at 2577 Center Rd. at the Hinckley Corp. Park.  

Getting in shape just got a whole lot more fun and effective for residents of Medina County.  Stress, time constraints and the ready availability of unhealthy food leave many Americans frustrated in their desire to lead fit, healthy lives.  

“CrossFit is a fitness trend sweeping the country with amazing results for those who embrace it” says owner/coach Hank Kelm.   The CrossFit method incorporates full body functional movements using varying elements of gymnastics, olympic weightlifting, running and rowing.  “The great thing about CrossFit is that the workouts are short and scalable for everyone from athletes and firefighters to soccer moms and retirees” says Kelm, “and, every workout is pre-planned and coached by a certified CrossFit trainer.  It’s like getting personal training for a fraction of the cost.”  Co-Owner and Coach Melanie Kelm adds “CrossFit also promotes healthy eating plans that really drive results.  There’s no starvation dieting, just back to basics with food choices that your great-grandmother would recognize and approve of.”   Whether your goals are weight loss, improved athletic performance or just a fun way to get in shape, CrossFit will get you results like no other fitness program.

More information is available at www.crossfitspirit.com or by calling 330-242-2584. CrossFit Spirit offers group classes, CrossFit Kids classes and Teen Athlete Strength and Conditioning Camps.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Facebook: “CrossFit Spirit”

Contact information:

Hank Kelm

CrossFit Spirit, Caveman Fitness ltd.

2577 Center Rd.

Hinckley, OH 44233

440-289-0455

The Brandywine Road bridge over I-271, south of Highland Road in Sagamore Hills, will be closed Monday, July 26 through Wednesday, July 28 as contractors for the State of Ohio complete deck resurfacing.

One section of the park district’s 33.5-mile Bike & Hike Trail, which follows Brandywine Road over the bridge, will be closed.

During the construction, visitors can still access the Brandywine Falls parking area (8176 Brandywine Rd., Sagamore Hills) from the north.

Questions about the project should be directed to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 4 at 330-786-3100.

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Metro Parks, Serving Summit County manages 10,000 acres, including 13 developed parks, six conservation areas and more than 120 miles of trails, with 21.5 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Annual attendance averages 4.5 million visitors.